Best of Turkey Tour (7 Days & 6 Nights)
Highlights: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
Operates: All year-around / By flight & coach
Package Rate: Please fill the form and tell us your travel dates & choice of hotels
Optional Tours: Turkish Bath (Hamam), Hot Air Balloon, Whirling Dervishes Performance
Note: Best of Turkey tour is insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies)
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport and transfer to hotel by agency representative, short info before check in and remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum (exluding harem section), Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local restaurant and Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Flight to Izmir and depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, depart on a full day tour to visit the natural formation of the travertine's at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia.
Day 5 North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai is included. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Your last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 Istanbul / Home (Meal: Breakfast)
After you have checked-out from your hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your onward flight. Have a nice trip and thanks for choosing Commodore Tour & Travel
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Tour Guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C non-smoking minivans
* Required internal flight & coach tickets
* Local taxes & handling services